On Trend: Bonnaroo

Every year, celebs and music lovers trek to Manchester, TN to attend this eclectic four-day festival. Summer concert-goers can learn a thing or two from our gallery of the best and worst fuss-free looks.

By Lizzie Dunlap

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Kate Hudson, 2005

Hudson rocks one of the best second-day hairstyles (brushed-out waves) as she watches a show. Thankfully, this bare-faced beauty has ditched her smoking habit in the past six years.

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Stevie Nicks, 2006

We hesitate to say anything critical about the grand dame of classic rock, but we wonder if frequent trims would help Nicks's signature mane grow even longer—and look less "Gypsy"-esque.

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Regina Spektor, 2007

Flame-tressed Spektor dresses up her unruly ringlets with a sequined star. We love how her tomato lipstick complements her rosy skin tone.

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Alexa Ray Joel, 2007

Perky pigtails and taupe eye makeup are the perfect balance to Joel's neon outfit and beaded accessories.

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Alison Krauss, 2008

Country crooner, Krauss, flaunts flawless skin as she fiddles. However, we wish she had channeled more of Bonnaroo's free-spirited style and worn less eyeliner and softer curls while performing in such a laid-back setting.

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Erykah Badu, 2009

The often strikingly-coiffed Badu uses a thin headband to accent her chic bob. We love the small, yet artsy, face paint dots on her cheeks as a substitute for bolder boho makeup statements.

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Annie Clark, 2009

A head of closely-cropped curls is the perfect hairstyle to show off this alt singer's pretty features. Women with similarly frizz-prone cuts should take their cues from Clark and remember to define their brows and lips for an extra touch of polish.

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Karen O, 2009

In a classic summer music festival beauty move, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs front-woman matches her abstract makeup to her patterned dress.

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Drew Barrymore, 2009

Barrymore (with former beau, Justin Long), opts for metallic face paints and glossy lips as she parties in Manchester. Less adventurous types can add a second layer of highlighter powder to spruce up their concert-going look.

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Solange Knowles, 2009

Tennessee's legendarily humid summers took their toll on Knowles's limp locks. To prevent a similar meltdown, spritz hairspray on the underside of your hair or keep snag-free elastics handy for last-minute ponytails and braids.

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Beth Ditto, 2010

The Gossip singer strikes a pose with slicked-sideways hair, winged eyeliner, and a goth manicure.

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Norah Jones, 2010

Jones's rosy cheeks and dewy glow belie the songbird's sultry tunes. We recommend packing a cheek and lip tint duo to maintain a fresh-faced look at your next outdoor concert.

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Zooey Deschanel, 2010

As reigning music- and acting-indie darling, Deschanel wears her hair in romantic waves and sticks to a soft, pink color palette for her makeup.

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